---
iata: ELQ
name: Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport
city: Buraidah / Al-Qassim
country: Saudi Arabia
lastUpdated: '2026-09-25'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.matarat.com.sa/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.matarat.com.sa/'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/prince-nayef-bin-abdulaziz-regional/elq3-hayyak-lounge
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/prince-nayef-bin-abdulaziz-regional/elq2-hayyak-lounge
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/prince-nayef-bin-abdulaziz-regional
  - >-
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Naif_bin_Abdulaziz_International_Airport
quickFacts:
  - >-
    IATA ELQ / ICAO OEGS — Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International,
    Buraidah/Qassim
  - 'GPS 26.30278, 43.77389'
  - >-
    Hayyak Lounge Domestic (PP elq3) — after security near Gate Departure;
    00:00–23:59; max 3h; under-5 free; **closes permanently 31OCT26**
  - >-
    Hayyak Lounge International (PP elq2) — after security adjacent to departure
    gates; International only; 00:00–23:59; max 3h; under-5 free
  - >-
    Airlines: Saudia · flynas · flyadeal · Qatar · Etihad · flydubai · Air
    Arabia · EgyptAir · TK — confirm live
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Closure
    title: Domestic Hayyak closes 31 Oct 2026
    detail: >-
      International Hayyak (elq2) remains listed 24h on research day — confirm
      live after Oct.
    summary: >-
      Priority Pass lists permanent closure of the Domestic Hayyak (elq3) on 31
      October 2026.
    category: status
  - label: 24h PP
    title: 'Both Hayyak products listed 00:00–23:59'
    detail: Match door to Domestic vs International boarding pass.
    summary: >-
      Domestic and International Hayyak — max stay 3 hours; under-5 free; shoe
      shine on both strips.
    category: timing
  - label: Flow
    title: Match Domestic vs International Hayyak
    detail: Wrong flow = wrong lounge.
    summary: >-
      Domestic: after security near Gate Departure. International: after
      security by departure gates.
    category: terminal
  - label: Banks
    title: Saudia domestic + Gulf/Egypt/Turkey intl
    detail: Confirm live seasonal Bosnia/Trabzon leisure on flyadeal.
    summary: RUH/JED/DMM domestic core plus QR/EY/FZ/G9/MS/TK international pins.
    category: food
lounges:
  - name: Hayyak Lounge (Domestic)
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily (closes permanently 31 Oct 2026)'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (Domestic; max stay 3 hours; children under 5 free)
    bestFor:
      - Domestic PP holders before 31 Oct 2026 closure
    summary: >-
      After security near Gate Departure; 24h; max 3h; PP permanent closure
      31OCT26. Verdict depends (closure watch).
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
      - Shoe shine
  - name: Hayyak Lounge (International)
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (International only; max stay 3 hours; children under 5
        free)
    bestFor:
      - International PP holders after security
    summary: >-
      After security adjacent to departure gates; International only; 24h; max
      3h. Verdict worth-it.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
      - Shoe shine
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.6
slug: elq
region: Middle East
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# Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
Buraidah / Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia · Middle East
Central Saudi Qassim gateway with **Saudia / flynas / flyadeal** domestic banks plus **QR / EY / FZ / G9 / MS** international pins — two **Priority Pass Hayyak** products (Domestic near gate + International after security), both 24h max 3h; **PP lists Domestic Hayyak closing permanently 31 Oct 2026**.
## Airportist Score

**6.6 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 6.8 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.0 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.4 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 7.4 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Main Terminal (Domestic + International flows)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: minor

## Best for

- Priority Pass holders matching Domestic vs International Hayyak doors
- Saudia / LCC into Buraidah–Qassim catchment
- International PP holders using the post-security International Hayyak

## Watch out for

- Domestic Hayyak PP strip: permanent closure 31 October 2026 — confirm live after that date
- Match Domestic vs International door to boarding pass
- PP max stay 3 hours on both; under-5 free
- No published MCT; confirm live SAR ground

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